Sonos Move 2
Portable Speakers

Move 2

Sonos

Released Sep 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Apr 7, 2026

Portable speaker with stereo sound, 24-hour battery life, durable build, and Wi-Fi 6e connectivity. The Sonos Move 2 scores 84/100 based on 36 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Stuff, Musictech, Pocket-lint, and Theguardian.

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based on 36 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Stereo sound(20)
  • 24-hour battery life(17)
  • Durable(17)
  • Great battery life(14)
  • Wi-fi 6e(12)

Cons

  • Expensive(25)
  • No google assistant support(15)
  • Heavy(12)
  • No hi-res bluetooth codecs(5)
  • Not truly portable at 3kg(4)

36 Expert Reviews

95
Established publication09/2023

Beefed up audio and a longer-lasting battery – a winning combo

90
Established publication12/2023

Sonos' Move 2 might just be 2023's best portable speaker

90
Established publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is all about refinements, which add up to big improvements over the original Move.

88
Major publication11/2023

The Move 2 is an all-round upgrade on one of the best full-sized portable speakers you can buy, improving on every aspect of the original with only one downside: an increased price.

86
Major publication

With double the battery life of the original Move and new drivers that deliver a wider sound stage, the Move 2 is an impressive indoor-outdoor wireless speaker.

85
Independent publication11/2023

The Sonos Move 2 offers immense endurance and impressive performance, kicking out excellent sound and a good amount of detail without distortion even when cranked to near maximum in a relatively porta...

85
Independent publication10/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is a portable speaker that not only trumps the original for audio quality but nearly doubles the battery life too.

85
Independent publication05/2025

The Sonos Move 2 blends rich sound, durable design, and impressive battery life into a speaker that fits naturally into a creative workflow.

85
Established publication06/2024

The Sonos Move 2 is the ultimate portable Bluetooth speaker but is also just as at home indoors, providing an experience that's very close to the Era 100.

85
Independent publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 impresses with its balanced sound, powerful bass, and versatile connectivity options, making it a top choice for portable speakers.

85
Independent publication06/2025

The Sonos Move 2 delivers clearer, more detailed, and more agile sound than its predecessor with stereo playback, 24-hour battery life, and versatile connectivity, making it a powerhouse for premium p...

85
Established publication09/2023

With its redesigned audio system, the Sonos Move 2 adds two tweeters into the mix to deliver stereo, as well as a wider, less positional soundscape than its predecessor.

85
Independent publication04/2024

The Sonos Move 2 is a versatile, weather-resistant portable speaker with excellent battery life, improved sound quality, and multiple connectivity options, though its high price and lack of some featu...

85
Independent publication

The Sonos Move 2 is a premium portable speaker that delivers excellent sound, flexible connectivity, and robust performance in both indoor and outdoor settings.

85
Established publication11/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is a wonderful smart speaker and a notable upgrade over its predecessor, with improved sound quality, better battery life, and more intuitive controls.

85
Independent publication02/2025

The Sonos Move 2 offers exceptional audio quality, impressive battery life, and versatile portability, making it a premium choice despite its high price point.

85
Independent publication01/2026

The Sonos Move 2 is a fantastic speaker with incredible sound, excellent battery life and a stylish design, though it's expensive and has some software reliability concerns.

85
Major publication

The Sonos Move 2 delivers significantly improved sound quality, longer battery life, and new connectivity options while maintaining the same portable design as its predecessor.

85
Independent publication02/2024

The Sonos Move 2 is my new favorite portable smart speaker with AirPlay 2 and stereo sound.

85
Independent publication10/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is an impressive upgrade over an already very good portable speaker, offering excellent sound quality despite its small size and portable nature.

85
Major publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is a clear ode to its predecessor, except it expands on overall sound quality, connectivity, and battery life to make it stand up on its own as a worthy successor.

85
Independent publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is an excellent portable speaker that offers great sound, wireless charging, and a built-in handle, making it a top choice for those who value ease of use and portability.

85
Independent publication12/2025

The Sonos Move 2 is a worthy upgrade with double the battery life, dual tweeters for stereo sound, expanded USB-C functionality and a refreshed design.

83
Major publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 delivers an energetic yet refined sound, equally balancing punchy bass with refined classical instruments.

83
Major publication10/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is one of the best portable speakers you can get, if you don't mind its price and weight.

83
Independent publication11/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is a high-quality portable speaker that sounds great, and doubles as a power bank.

83
Independent publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is a wonderful-looking, feeling, and sounding speaker that's essentially the Sonos Era 100 with a battery, offering impressive audio quality and clever features, but its high price ma...

82
Independent publication12/2023

Overall, the Sonos Move 2 is a great speaker that's better than the original model in a number of ways including stereo sound and longer battery life.

82
Independent publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 offers significantly improved sound quality and battery life over its predecessor, though its portability is questionable at 3kg.

82
Major publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 offers excellent battery life, improved sound quality, and durability, but comes at a higher price point and larger size than its predecessor.

80
Major publication09/2023

The Move 2 improves upon its predecessor with stereo audio and longer battery life, making it the best Sonos speaker for listening to music outside.

80
Major publication09/2023

The outdoor offering from the multiroom system king boasts a major makeover with punchy, detailed tunes and more power, but it's not an unqualified success.

80
Independent publication05/2024

De Sonos Move 2 biedt een uitgebreide audio-oplossing die geschikt is voor diverse toepassingen.

80
Established publication

The Sonos Move 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with good sound quality and outdoor capabilities.

78
Independent publication12/2023

The Sonos Move 2 is a versatile, heavy Bluetooth speaker that can also be a part of your everyday Sonos system in your home.

75
Established publication09/2023

The Sonos Move 2 has carved its niche as a feature-packed portable wireless speaker, but there are better-performing rivals at this premium price point.